Jim Wilkins wrote:
"Bob wrote in message
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wrote:
Just trolling for the true-believers, but it [WD-40] does make a nicely
_plastic-safe_ solvent for many types of goop and cruft.
OK, I'll bite: WD-40 is mostly a petro distillate in the paint thinner
class. So paint thinner is just as good as WD-40 without contaminating
additives. Naptha is a little more volatile, less viscous, about as
plastic-safe, and more effective as a solvent. Naptha is my go-to solvent
for getting adhesive labels off plastic.
Naphtha! Yay! It just removes gunk
that is untouchable otherwise, whilst being
very gentle on plastics.
I can still buy the stuff as 'camping fuel' for
the time being (at 3x the price I used to pay).
(Still, thanks Ed for the tip.)
Stiff regulation is headed your way, fellas.
WD-40's only good feature is the convenient spray can.
Plus the waxy brown gunk it leaves behind
that does nothing to limit corrosion.
No, wait...
--Winston